New Jersey Green Amendment Press Conference

WHAT: Organizations and leaders who are part of the New Jersey Green Amendment Coalition will be hosting a virtual press conference to share their messages on the continued importance of securing constitutional environmental rights for all New Jerseyans, particularly in an era of federal environmental rollbacks.

WHO: Speakers will include:

• Maya K. van Rossum, Founder, Green Amendments For The Generations
• Stephen Elliott, Director of Watershed Programs, Pinelands Alliance
• Shaelyn Parker, River Protection and Environmental Rights Advocacy Associate, Delaware Riverkeeper Network
• Ellie Gruber, Member & Representative, League of Women Voters of New Jersey
• SD Smith, Member, Ramapough Munsee Lenape Nation
• Erica Beverett, Lead Organizer, Parents Engaging Parents New Jersey
• Dr. Emile DeVito, Manager of Science & Stewardship, New Jersey Conservation Foundation
• Rev. Charles Loflin, Executive Director, UUFaithActionNJ
• Dave Pringle, Steering Committee, Empower New Jersey
• Jennifer Coffey, Executive Director, Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC)
• Sharonda Allen, Chapter Co-Chair, New Jersey Gateway Chapter of the Climate Reality Project
• Kate Delaney, Senior Political Organizer, Food and Water Watch New Jersey
• Elliott Ruga, Policy & Communications Director, New Jersey Highlands Coalition
• Blair Nelsen, Executive Director, Waterspirit

WHERE: A livestream of the conference will be available for the public to view on the Green Amendments For The Generations Youtube Channel.

WHEN: Thursday, March 5, beginning at 11:00 am & concluding at approximately 12:00 pm.

WEBSITE for additional information: www.NJGreenAmendment.org

This event is sponsored by Green Amendments For The Generations, Pinelands Alliance, Waterspirit, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, League of Women Voters of New Jersey, Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC), Food and Water Watch New Jersey, New Jersey Conservation Foundation, New Jersey Gateway Chapter of the Climate Reality Project, Parents Engaging Parents New Jersey, Ramapough Munsee Lenape Nation, New Jersey Highlands Coalition, UUFaithActionNJ, Appalachian Mountain Club Delaware Valley Chapter, Camden for Clean Air, Clean Water Action, Empower New Jersey, New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, New Jersey Student Sustainability Coalition, and Ironbound Community Corporation.